The New York Times – Sports:
A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World Cup.
Category: Brazil
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Neymar, Brazil’s Star Player, Out With an Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Neymar injured a lateral ligament on his right ankle, the team’s doctor said. He will not play in Monday’s game against Switzerland.
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How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
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What Does This Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.
The New York Times – Sports:
The country that produced the astonishing Ayrton Senna has not had a permanent F1 driver in five years. What happened?
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F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races
The New York Times – Sports:
This season, there are just three of them — which determine the grid for the big event on Sunday — but drivers have mixed feelings about the format.
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Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Music:
Her graceful, flexible voice and ear for memorable songs sustained a five-decade career defining the sound of Brazilian pop.
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Neymar Is Still a Singular Star, but He Has More Help on Brazil
The New York Times – Sports:
As Brazil begins its quest for a sixth World Cup, the team’s resources run deep — though Neymar still shoulders much of the load.
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Inside Brazil’s 40-Year Rise to Global Surfing Dominance
The New York Times – Sports:
This generation of Brazilian surfers is so dominant, so undeniable, that it has earned a nickname: the Brazilian Storm.
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The Brazilian Jazz Great Flora Purim Has Many Stories to Tell
The New York Times – Music:
The musician, now 80, looks back at her time with Chick Corea and Carlos Santana as she prepares to release her first album in 17 years.